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Jenna Jameson is Not Sick...
...Well not in an eating disorder kind of way.
I'm not sure if you care, but porn star phenom Jenna Jameson has publicly spoken out on her myspace blog about recent criticism on the topic of her weight (or lack there of).
"I feel like I need to address the weight rumors that have been swirling for a few months now.
Are Models Too Thin, or Not Thin Enough?
Scandal loves Janice Dickinson and Janice Dickinson loves scandal.
On eating disorders, she has been reported to say:
"I'm dying to find kids who are too thin. I've got 42 models in my agency and I'm trying to get them to lose weight.
Thin the Movie: The Reality of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect 5 million people in the U.S. More than 10% of those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa will die from the disease. Seeking to put a human face on these sobering statistics, acclaimed photographer Lauren Greenfield went inside a Florida treatment center to tell the stories of four women who are literally dying to be thin.
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Tori Spelling Sets the Record Straight: "I'm Not Anorexic"
Accusing someone of having an eating disorder is a serious thing, and Tori Spelling has been the object of recent accusations due to her extremely thin figure. Critics thought she was too thin in February after she quickly lost her baby weight. Before she just brushed off comments about her small frame, but now she's setting the record straight.
Eating disorders
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Complications of Bulimia...
- Complications of Anorexia...
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Bulimia
- Treatment for Anorexia
- Therapy
- Resources
- References
- Eating disorders typically occur among young women.
- Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from depression.
- Anorexia nervosa involves a pattern of self-starvation. Patients often have an accompanying anxiety disorder (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) or depression.
Courts Call It: Keira's Not Anorexic
Keira Knightley has been battling with British tabloid UK Daily Mail regarding a story they ran with a picture of her in a bikini, headlined: "If Pictures Like This One of Keira Carried a Health Warning, My Darling Daughter Might Have Lived." Knightley felt that the article could have been interpreted that she was the cause of the tragic death of a 19-year-old, who battled with anorexia.
CNN.com has reported that the courts chose to rule in Keira's favor, awarding her £3,000 ($5,965) in libel damages.
Anorexia and Autism: Is There a Connection?
Both anorexia and Asperger's, a form of autism, remain highly misunderstood. Ongoing research out of the Maudsley Hospital in London points to a surprising relationship between these two conditions. Maudsley researchers believe anorexia is an inheritable trait, rather than a psycho-social problem, and is related to autism.
Anorexia nervosa
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
Cheryl Burke: "You Don't Have to Be Anorexic to Be Beautiful!"
Dancing With the Stars is in full swing right now, and I'm always impressed with how strong and toned everyone becomes over the course of the show. After the media pounced on her for potentially gaining a few pounds, Cheryl Burke is speaking out by reminding everyone that being confident is beautiful. The professional dancer recently told People:
I want kids or women out there to realize you don’t have to be anorexic to be beautiful.
Healthy Dose Link Time
- disFigured: two friends, one obese and one anorexic – Weighting Game
- Celebrity diet tips galore – iVillage
- KFed to star in fitness DVD – That's Fit
- Tasty recipe: whole wheat shells with arugula and chickpeas – Shape
- Angelina asked to gain 28 pounds – Healthy Living at Shine
- The connection between weight loss and yoga explained – About: Yoga
- Get your Sonic Monkey on: free workout music – fitMusic
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